Question

10)Vanessa had been a waitress at Joe’s Good Eats for seven years. There had always been differences between Vanessa and Joe because they had radically different views on politics, religion, and sports, but he had always overlooked these differences because he liked her and she was a good waitress. However, one busy day with the restaurant full of customers, he began ranting about city politics. Vanessa whispered, “Please, Joe, you know I don't agree.” It ended with Joe yelling, “I’ve had it with your radical ideas. Get out!” So Vanessa left. The employees at Joe’s were not unionized. If Vanessa sought severance pay through the Employment Standards Branch, she will be entitled an amount equivalent to which of the following? A.The amount of pay received in one pay period, e.g., one month if paid monthly. B.Her regular pay until she finds another job. C.Nothing. D.The amount that would have been paid during a reasonable notice period less any amounts received from other employment. E.Seven weeks pay.

Answer 1

Option (d) is the correct answer.If Vaneesa sought to severance pay through the employment standard branch,she will be entitled an amount equivalent to the amount that would have been paid during a reasonable notice period less any amounts received from other employment.Here Vaneesa was not offered any termination letter by Joe and hence Joe should make certain payment to Vanessa which is known as the severance payment.Severance payment is the payment given to the employees due to unlawful dismissal or wrong dismissal.Wrongful dismissal happens when the employer fires the employee without any prior notice.The other options given A,B,C and E are incorrect.